Crime in Meir Park: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Meir Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Meir Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Meir Park
- Types of crime in Meir Park
- Meir Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Meir Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Meir Park
- Demographics of Meir Park
- Questions about crime in Meir Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (116), anti-social behaviour (111) and shoplifting (92) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 745th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Meir Park | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 486 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.2 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +32% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,850 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Meir Park of any year here (486 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 61%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 486 | 126.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 367 | 95.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 413 | 107.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 359 | 93.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 281 | 73.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 234 | 60.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 307 | 79.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 110.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 301 | 78.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
Compared with England and Wales, Meir Park recorded notably more burglary (3.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (88% above the national rate). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 73 to 116 and burglary rose from 33 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 30.1 | 34.2 | +59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 28.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 23.9 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Burglary | 45 | 11.7 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Other theft | 32 | 8.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 28 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 6.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Meir Park; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lightwood North & Normacot (55.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meir Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meir South | 854 | 131.1 | +4% |
| Meir North | 780 | 107.3 | -15% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 396 | 55.5 | -56% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | 0% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 973 | 77.6 | -39% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +113% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | -8% |
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Meir Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Whittle Road” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whittle Road | 86 |
| On or near Meadowcroft Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Gosforth Grove | 15 |
| On or near Constable Close | 13 |
| On or near Willowood Grove | 13 |
| On or near Tissington Place | 11 |
| On or near Cayley Place | 9 |
| On or near Sevenoaks Grove | 9 |
Of the 375 crimes in Meir Park with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 30.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Meir Park has an estimated population of 3,850 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.4%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Meir Park average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Meir Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Meir Park a safe place to live?
Meir Park recorded 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 745th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Meir Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Meir Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meir Park was up 32% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Meir Park?
About 3,850 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Meir Park?
Meir Park is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.